Westminster Manor is where some of the biggest names in Austin's history
go when they retire.

"We have great people here," says Margaret Berry, known as
the officialhistorian of The University of Texas at Austin and a Westminster
resident. "We
have former congressmen. We have former senators and members of the House
of Representatives. We have former judges, lawyers, professors, deans,
a university president. We have four people for whom schools are named
here in Austin. Icould go on and on. It's remarkable, and we're all good
friends. Once you get here, this becomes a family."

Austin's leaders often choose to retire at Westminster because it puts
them in such great company.

"[My wife and I] sort of came home when we came to Westminster Manor,"
says resident Willie Kocurek. "I think Westminster is kind of the
glory road, if you please. It's finding your way in the latter part of
life. For example, I'm 93. [my wife] Maurine's just a kid -- she's only
91, but we are up and at 'em and still alive and kicking, and that is
so great to be here at Westminster Manor becausea lot of the people here
are great to visit with and enjoy, and they have stories to
tell, if you can drag it out of them. They're great."

For many residents, Westminster Manor was the only logical choice for
their retirement.

"Westminster, though it's a big place, is still your home. In my
case, I sold my home, my properties, and this is my home. I'm close to
home, close to friends, and that's why I've come to Westminister. The
people I've known -- the people I've grown up with and worked with for
nearly 40 years of pubic service life, all my lifelong friends. It was
just natural. I didn't think of checking places."